Vancouver Apartments, Condos and Houses for Rent

The city of Vancouver is home to some of the liveliest most diverse communities in British Columbia. From heritage low and mid-rise apartment buildings in the West End to Yaletown’s converted warehouses and Coal Harbour’s glitzy condo towers, Vancouver boasts an eclectic mix of housing options. With great amenities, a great transit system, and thriving businesses, it offers residents a truly rich urban experience.

Sandwiched between some of the most beautiful forests, beaches, and mountains in the world, it’s no surprise that Vancouver is consistently ranked among the top five best places to live. The Greater Vancouver area, with a growing population of 2,463,431 (as of 2016) also ranks in as the third-largest city in Canada, behind Montreal and Toronto.

Finding an apartment to rent in Vancouver requires research, communication with landlords & property managers, securing references, and signing a lease. All this can add up to a lengthy endeavour if you’re not familiar with how to find an apartment in Vancouver. To help you get started, here is a guide with tips for renting in Vancouver.

As the most expensive city in Canada, it will be hard to find cheap rentals in Vancouver - especially if you’re trying to find apartments for rent under $1000. However, to start your search, you can refer to this guide on the cheapest neighbourhoods for rent in Metro Vancouver.

In addition to choosing your location, it’s important to know what rental types are available in Vancouver (e.g. 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments, 3 bedroom apartments, studio apartments) and the average rent for each property type. Refer below to figure out your options - ranging from furnished rentals and unfurnished rentals to long term rentals and short term rentals.

There are many rental property types you can choose from in Vancouver.

In addition to choosing your property type, there are also specific rental types you can look into.

When you’re searching for an apartment to rent in Vancouver, make sure to look at what amenities are offered. For instance, check to see if the rental includes utilities like air conditioning, cable and internet or features such as a dishwasher, parking, balcony and fridge.

Tip: When looking at listings on liv.rent, scroll down to the "Amenities" section to see what utilities and features are included with the rental.

Vancouver is one of those cities that truly has something for everyone. Between the city’s mild temperatures, breathtaking natural setting, and urban convenience, it’s no wonder the city has such an active rental market.

If you’re not sure that Vancouver is the right city for you, check out some of these resources to compare Vancouver with other Canadian cities.

Vancouver is made up of smaller neighbourhoods with their own distinct features: Downtown, West End, Strathcona, Grandview-Woodland, Hastings-Sunrise, Renfrew-Collingwood, Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Riley Park, South Cambie, Shaughnessy, Mount Pleasant, Fairview, Kitsilano, West Point Grey, UBC, Arbutus-Ridge, Dunbar-Southlands, Kerrisdale, Oakridge, Marpole, Sunset, Victoria-Fraserview, and Killarney.

While Vancouver is known for countless picturesque attractions, some of it’s most prominent landmarks include Stanley Park, Granville Island, Queen Elizabeth Park, Vancouver Art Gallery, Science World, English Bay, Kitsilano Beach, Victory Square, BC Place Stadium, Jack Poole Plaza, Vancouver Aquarium, and the Gastown Steam Clock.

Search for condos, townhouses, rooms, and houses for rent in Vancouver, BC on liv.rent. Finding apartments for rent near you has never been easier. Filter your search by price range (great for finding cheap apartments for rent), unfurnished or furnished apartments for rent, pet-friendly rentals, availability, and housing type. Options range from studio apartments and suites for rent to 1 or 2 bedroom apartment and 3+ bedrooms for rent.

Our Vancouver rental listings are updated in real-time and are current as of Dec 3, 2023.

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